The timing couldn’t be worse for KATSEYE.
Koreaboo
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After fans slammed the music video for KATSEYE’s new single “Hootie Frutti,” the song is coming under fire again for its “dangerous” choreography.
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When the “Hootie Frutti” music video dropped earlier this week, it was quickly branded “over-sexualized,” particularly given that KATSEYE has a large following of young fans. Now, following the track’s first live performance at the TODAY show’s Citi Concert in New York City, fans are also criticizing its choreography.
SORRY BUT THSI IS FUCKIRN KILLING MEJHJGKGJGJV pic.twitter.com/XNvYY7xlLp
— ijay #fuckmozzarellasticks (@jellyijayy) August 14, 2026
Many have branded the routine “messy,” claiming that the members appear to be out of sync throughout the performance.
this video being more accurate than ever https://t.co/f5MWEhWbke pic.twitter.com/ULDZnROjsq
— michael (@michaelbb28) August 14, 2026
More concerning, however, is a headbanging move involving Daniela, Megan, and Yoonchae, with many fans worrying that it could put the members at risk of injury.
who tf said “hybe is forcing neck injuries so lara can go solo”😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/rxmC0Rjvz2
— aerin ໒꒱ (@aersatine) August 14, 2026
Megan purposefully trying to get a neck injury so she can go on hiatus this era https://t.co/8YKw9Cdl04
— Jordz ᢉ𐭩 (@junezlvr) August 14, 2026
The concern echoes a recent incident involving HYBE labelmate Chaewon, who showed visible signs of discomfort performing an intense headbanging move while promoting LE SSERAFIM’s single “Celebration” earlier this year.
Nah they need to change that part. I don’t want the same thing that happened with chaewon to happen again. https://t.co/6l5AwvdN5t
— Beh ✧ ♪ﾟ (@Anapoetryy) August 14, 2026
Chaewon later spent a month on hiatus for neck pain treatment and recovery, which caused her to miss promotions for PUREFLOW Pt. 1.
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Given that two KATSEYE members are already on hiatus, the timing is making the concern feel even more pressing. On August 7, HYBE x Geffen Records announced that Sophia would be taking a temporary hiatus to prioritize her wellbeing, following Manon’s hiatus since February.